January 13th, 2012
Down County Museum will play host to the annual celebration and award ceremony for clients who attend AMH New Horizons in Downpatrick later today. Presenting the awards this year will be special guest the actress and performer, Olivia Nash, best known for playing “Ma” in BBC’s “Give My Head Peace”. A total of 70 clients will receive awards including NVQ’s in Horticulture, European Computer Driving Licence as well as many OCN accredited qualifications in a variety of subjects such as Confidence Building, Information … Continue reading →
January 5th, 2012
Our Christmas Celebrations got off to a wonderful start, when AMH were invited to take part in the “annual switching-on of the Christmas lights” in Parliament Buildings. The event, hosted by The Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Mr William Hay MLA, was dedicated to people who face the daily challenge of living with mental health issues and attended by a range of guests including the Health Committee and other Mental Health Organisations. The Speaker welcomed his guests, and Ann Donnelly, who works … Continue reading →
November 18th, 2011
Our seminar – Working for Mental Health - ”Providing opportunities for people recovering from mental ill health”, was held in the Europa’s Penthouse Suite, and attracted quite a crowd, with standing room only! Our host for the afternoon was Letitia Fitzpatrick, who introduced our line-up of speakers, including Dr Stephen Farry, the Employment and Learning Minister; Lynne Miller, Central & NW London NHS Foundation Trust; and Alison Kerr from the Belfast Trust. The seminar, which was sponsored by the Tughan Trust, … Continue reading →
November 18th, 2011
“Businesses must do more to help people with mental illnesses”. Leading businessmen in the Newry area have appealed to employers to do all they can to facilitate people with mental health illnesses who wish to re-enter the world of work. Neil Collins, General Manager of the Glen Electric plant at Greenbank and Pat Vaughan, of Easons at Buttercrane Shopping Centre, both feel that offices, shops and factories could do more to provide training places for clients of Action Mental Health … Continue reading →
November 17th, 2011
Health Minister Edwin Poots praised Action Mental Health for the innovative way it provides vocational rehabilitation and training for people recovering from mental illness. Mr Poots was speaking as he visited the Hospice Shop and Barkingham Palace Dog Groomers in Lisburn where he met clients from AMH Accept in Derriaghy who are currently on work placements. The Minister said: “I am really impressed by the support and empowerment programmes that Action Mental Health offers people who are recovering from mental … Continue reading →
November 17th, 2011
Young people from the Princes Trust programme have spent a morning with our client group in Fermangh in an “inter-generational” session introducing them to the wonders of Nintendo Wii ! The students who have been fundraising locally, donated £80 towards the cost of a Wii for AMH New Horizons Fermanagh, so that clients can use it recreationally during the winter, when other outdoor activities are not possible!
November 17th, 2011
Members of Fintona Golf Club generously supported a recent fundraising event arranged by the Club Captain, Eugene Fee. The funds raised were presented to two local mental health charities, with AMH New Horizons Fermanagh receiving £950.
November 17th, 2011
Local MLA, Danny Kennedy, Minister for Regional Development, was the special guest at the Annual Certificate Presentation in AMH New Horizons. This was the first time the ceremony was held in the new premises An Stóras at Ballybot House. 130 certificates were awarded to clients who had achieved qualifications in a range of subjects including IT, Retail Studies, Health & Safety, Career Preparation, Business Administration, Literacy & Numeracy, and Digital Photography. Also present were members of the Newry Employers Forum, who are great supporters … Continue reading →
November 17th, 2011
Following a successful application to the Arts Council of NI, small grants National Lottery programme, clients in Fermanagh have embarked on an exciting new arts initiative. Working alongside professional artists with expertise in sculpture, bronze and glass, clients are creating artwork influenced by Lough Erne. Through the programme clients will be able to further explore their creative expression through creative writing, and digital photography.
November 17th, 2011
Paul Cavanagh, Local Commissioning Group lead, joined clients in AMH New Horizons Fermanagh for their annual certificate presentation ceremony. Paul presented certificates acknowledging 286 accredited training achievements ranging from OCN level 1,to ECDL advanced. Paul, who expressed his amazement at the number of awards, congratulated clients on their outstanding achievements. Susan Atwell speaking on behalf of the clients thanked staff for their commitment and support, and spoke movingly of her own journey through the service.
